Lauren A. Koenig Receives 7th Annual 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award

This is the seventh year for the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award, which is designed to recognize extraordinary people in the Kahshe Lake and Bass Lake areas whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members.  

Nominees contribute to the life of Kahshe Lake; protecting the lake and its surroundings, promoting community goodwill, promoting safe practices on and around the lake, fostering communication, and making a significant investment of his/her time and talent for the Kahshe Lake community. This award is always presented at the annual AGM. 

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I would like to take a quote from this person’s nomination pages to give you an idea of the impact she has made.

This person has more than exemplified the word “volunteer.”  She has set up the Kahshe Lake Facebook page and monitors it through all seasons of the year, making sure people can communicate all year round in an atmosphere of pleasure and friendship. On this page, they can check in with neighbours, check the conditions of the lake, and exchange information. This person also ran two web-based fundraising campaigns (which to date have raised $14,000) and used the funds to support the rock marker program. This is very much appreciated. It gives me great pleasure to announce that this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Award is Lauren Koenig," says past President Steve Wild.

Lauren dedicated the award to her 95-year-old grandma, Verna Lee Koenig, and late grandfather, Rev. Russell W. Koenig Sr., who is a pioneer for the Koenig family on Kahshe Lake's Boyd Island. "Every little bit counts, ignorance is not bliss, that isn't that something Kahshe has," says Lauren. "If you have a mouth and an opinion, you can help. I am going to do my best to get some younger blood involved so those retired, can finally enjoy it." 

The award consists of three components: a certificate from the KBLA, commemorating this honour; a place in our website’s virtual Hall of Fame; and a special plaque, representative of all the wonderful things our lake has to offer — a canoe paddle that has been inscribed with the recipient’s name. 

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